From Tragedy to Triumph

From Tragedy to Triumph

It’s happened to you….most likely.  You ended up on the wrong side of a terrible situation.  This can take place in many ways but I’d like to focus on one in specific today.  Betrayal. It’s no secret in these here parts that my brother is no...
Symbolism is the Sin

Symbolism is the Sin

“THEY DIDN’T COME OUT FOR THE ANTHEM!?!?!!! I’m done with the Steelers!  I’m burning my Steelers gear.  I’m turning in my season tickets.”  This is a very typical response to what took place this past Sunday.  All across the country...
Symbolism is the Sin

The Enemy

With the recent tragic events in Charlottesville, I have been asked that as a Pastor if I will take a stance against racism. So, here goes.  I’m against racism. Ok, let’s move on.  There’s a lot of confusion about what happened this past weekend (and...
Why Am I Crying?

Why Am I Crying?

The event is called unWined.  It is a fundraiser for the pediatric oncology hematology (cancer) division of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.  I was blessed at speaking at the first one 6 years ago and again last year.  To date, they have raised just under 1...
I’ve Never Been So Disrespected!

I’ve Never Been So Disrespected!

Heard that before?  Said that before?  Sadly, being disrespected in our world today is nothing new.  It seems that more and more I hear people saying, “Don’t disrespect me!”  Why that is could be many reasons.  Perhaps we’re living in a more...
Where Does YOUR Hurt Go??? – Self Condemnation 2.0

Where Does YOUR Hurt Go??? – Self Condemnation 2.0

Jay, you link where does hurt go all of the time!  How could this possibly be any different?  Well, allow me to tell you why. One thing I want to expound upon some more is one that hits closest to home for me.  Self condemnation.  Yet, before I do that allow me to...